Beach Cleanup Pitch in to help keep the beach clean, a Clean Ocean Access initiative, Surfers’ End of Second Beach, Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, 5-6 p.m., 401-236-2561 or info@cleanoceanaccess.org.

Newport Music Festival Classical music in spectacular settings through July 24, 401-849- 0700, newportmusic.org.

Newport Antiques Show “Curating the Future: Trends in Collecting Today,” presented by the Newport Historical Society, attendees on July 24 can participate in an antiques appraisal with a specialist from Freeman’s, special admission ticket required, St. George’s School, 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown, 10 a.m., through July 24, newportantiqueshow.com.

Butterfly Count The public assists with local butterfly population assessment to submit to the North American Butterfly Association, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $8- $10, recommended for ages 3 and up, register, 401-846-2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.

‘Golden to Gilded’ Walking Tour From Newport’s Colonial age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames St., 401-847-8770, newporthistory.org.

Drop-In Craft Children ages two and up drop in to make a rainbow fish with celery, while supplies last, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 401-683- 9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Club A mix of fiction and nonfiction, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, noon-1:30 p.m., 401-423-7280, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Book Club Discuss “Stargirl” by Jerry Spinelli, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, 6:30 p.m., all ages welcome, 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.

BridgeFest See July 25.

Wednesday

July 27

Story Time 10 a.m. See July 26.

Jamestown Story Times Children ages birth-2 and a caregiver, 10:15-10:45 a.m., children ages 2-5 and a caregiver, 11:15 a.m.-noon, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, 401- 423-7280, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Drop-In Craft 10:30 a.m. See July 26.

Toddler Story Time Children ages 2-3 enjoy read-alouds, movement and a craft, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 11-11:30 a.m., 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibrary.org.

Mad Science Program Explore the science of sport, best-suited for children ages K-grade 6, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 2-3 p.m., 401- 846-1573, middletownpubliclibrary.org.

LEGO Drop-In 2-5 p.m. See July 21.

Casey Farm Historic Games In this hands-on program, children ages 8-12 learn about popular activities during the 17th-19th centuries, Aquidneck Park, or inside Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., in inclement weather, 2:30 p.m., 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.

Tees for Tweens Children grades 5-9 bring a T-shirt and learn how to prep, cut, peel, and press their own vinyl T-shirt creation, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, 2:30- 3:30 p.m., 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.

BridgeFest See July 25.

Gallery Talk Hear how the development of steam power changed the yachting world in Gilded Age America, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $10-15, register, 401-847-1851, newportmansions.org.

Children’s Night at the Beach See the play “Luna Goes to Mars,” Easton’s Beach, Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., through Aug. 11, cityofnewport.com/departments/easton-sbeach.

Busking @ Bowen’s 6-9 p.m. See July 25.

Murder on the Rails 6 p.m. See July 21.

Darts Program Play darts by building a mini-catapult and trying to hit the bull’seye, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, 6-8 p.m., register, 401-423-7280, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Beach Idol 6:50 p.m. See July 21.

Outdoor Film “Jim: The James Foley Story,” a harrowing chronicle of bravery, compassion and pain at the dawn of America’s war with ISIS, Redwood Library lawn, 50 Bellevue Ave., 7:15 p.m. live music, 8:25 p.m. film followed by discussion with director, newportfilm.com.

Weekend LEGO Club Drop in to make a creation, try building the surprise LEGO challenge, materials provided, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 11 a.m.-noon, children 4 and up with an adult, 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibrary.org.